As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scaleups, corporates and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.
Recently, we've paired with one of Project A's newest seed-stage investments to build their Tech Team and are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) with extensive experience building scalable and robust software solutions in Python to join their Team.
This is your chance to join an early stage startup that's well on its way to becoming a global category leader!
Join the A11 Ecosystem: a German-based startup that’s harnessing AI technologies to improve working capital and create circular supply chains for industrial manufacturing companies.
In this role, you’ll:- Design, develop, and optimize secure, reliable, and high-performance backend systems that form the core of our client's product
- Collaborate with Product and Data teams to design, build, and deploy features that delight users and address real customer needs
- Architect and implement large-scale, scalable, and maintainable software solutions using modern best practices
- Build on cloud-based solutions (e.g., AWS) to ensure a robust and scalable backend
- Take ownership of DevOps pipelines to enhance deployment workflows, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
- Stay on top of technology trends and tools, ensuring our product evolves with customer demands
Current stack:
- Cloud: AWS
- Backend: Python, FastAPI
- Data: Postgres, Neo4J
- Infrastructure: Kubernetes and Terraform
- Backend Development Expertise: 5+ years of experience with a strong focus on Python development and designing robust backend systems.
- Scalable Architecture: Proven track record of designing and building large-scale, high-performance web applications and cloud-based services.
- Collaboration & Drive: Strong communication skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.
- Languages: Strong communication skills in English (German business fluency is preferred)
- Data Engineering Knowledge: Familiarity with data pipelines, modeling, and analytics is a plus. Experience with Apache Airflow is an advantage.
- DevOps Experience: Proficiency in containerized applications (e.g., Kubernetes) and a solid understanding of deployment pipelines and cloud platforms is a plus
- Experience with ERP systems like SAP and enterprise solutions is a plus
Please note that this position is based in Mannheim or Berlin.
If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionA11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.
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Project A is one of the leading early-stage tech investors in Europe with offices in Berlin and London. In addition to $1bn assets under management, Project A supports its portfolio companies with a platform team of over 100 functional experts in key areas such as software and product development, data, brand, marketing, sales and recruiting.
The venture capital firm was founded in 2012 and has backed more than 100 startups. The portfolio includes companies such as Trade Republic, WorldRemit, sennder, KRY, Spryker, Catawiki, Unmind and Voi
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